CanadaBuys #IAAC/RFP- AEIC/DO-20260601

Professional Services for Hydrology, Methylmercury, and Water Quality Assessment in the Ring of Fire Region

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is seeking professional services to support a regional assessment of hydrology, methylmercury, and water quality in the Ring of Fire area. - Government Buyer: - Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), IAAC Procurement Office - Scope of Work: - Two main service streams: - Development of quantitative hydrology and ecohydrology models for cumulative effects assessment - Evaluation of methylmercury accumulation and other water contamination risks - Includes Indigenous engagement, integration of western and Indigenous knowledge, spatial mapping, data analysis, community communication, and workshops - Products/Services Requested: - Professional services for hydrology and methylmercury assessment (no specific part numbers or OEMs) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on Indigenous engagement and knowledge integration - Work to be performed in the Ring of Fire regional assessment area, with activities in Thunder Bay, Timmins, and Toronto - Contract selection based on highest combined technical merit and price - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract duration is approximately 7 months, ending January 29, 2027

Description

The solicitation is for professional services contractors to support the assessment of cumulative and interactive effects of potential development on hydrology and water quality in the regional assessment area. The work is divided into two streams: Stream 1 focuses on developing quantitative hydrology and ecohydrology models, and Stream 2 addresses the potential for methylmercury accumulation and other water contamination. The contract duration is estimated to be 7 months, starting from June 19, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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